Bail in Philadelphia is set at the time of arraignment. If bail is set, it is either a monetary cash bail where you are required to post funds to be released or unsecured also known as “SOB” bail, Sign Own Bond, where you are not required to post…
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After you are arrested for committing a felony in Philadelphia, one important hearing you will need to attend is the preliminary hearing. This is typically the first court listing scheduled after you are arraigned on criminal charges. At the prelimin…
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There are countless reasons why you need a lawyer when you’ve been arrested in Philadelphia. If you’ve been charged with a crime in Philadelphia, your future could be at risk. Criminal trials and convictions can be a burden on your finances a…
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If you have been arrested in Philadelphia after a traffic stop and a warrantless search of your vehicle, you may be eligible to have your charges dismissed. When it comes to privacy protections, Pennsylvania’s Constitution has and continues to prov…
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If you were charged with or convicted of your 3rd DUI in Pennsylvania, you are likely concerned about your potential penalties. You probably know that the penalties for driving under the influence in PA increase with each successive conviction. If yo…
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In Pennsylvania, aggravated assault is a felony offense. Aggravated assault differs from simple assault in a number of ways. Facts that will change a simple assault into an aggravated assault are the seriousness of the injury, the defendant’s inten…
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You should fully understand your rights if you were charged with illegal possession of firearms in PA. It would be best if you also learned about the possible punishments for illegal possession of a firearm. You face severe and life-changing conseque…
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We know that accidents happen. Over 125,000 motor vehicle accidents were reported in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2019. Approximately 990 crashes resulted in at least one fatality. If you are charged with offenses involving a hit and run or a…
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Camden County police make arrests for drug possession daily. Lawmakers in New Jersey have enacted strict drug possession laws. If law enforcement officers charge you with the possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), you might be intimida…
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A crack cocaine possession charge in Philadelphia can be upsetting and overwhelming, leaving you worried about your future, reputation, job, and family. However, a possession of illegal drugs charge doesn’t always lead to a criminal conviction. Not…
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